Your stay — North Crescent Inn
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The Property — North Crescent Inn
The North Crescent Inn is a budget-friendly three-star in Baguio’s quieter western edge, with a cosy lobby lined in pinewood and a fireplace that staff keep lit on cool evenings. Its USP is straightforward: clean, no-frills rooms at a price that leaves you cash for the city’s cafes and markets. Best suited to independent travellers and small families who value a good night’s sleep over resort amenities, and want to be a ten-minute jeepney ride from Burnham Park.
Chronicles of Baguio
Baguio was founded in 1900 by the American colonial government as a hill station and summer capital, intentionally built to resemble a New England mountain town. Architect Daniel Burnham laid out its 1905 plan, with wide, tree-lined boulevards and a central park, a template that still shapes its core today. Post-independence, Baguio grew rapidly as a hub for education, retail and tourism, but its architecture now mixes Burnham’s neoclassical landmarks with chaotic urban sprawl. A major earthquake in 1990 levelled many older buildings, forcing a rebuild that preserved the city’s green ridges but lost some of its colonial character. Modern Baguio is a crowded, traffic-prone study in growth versus conservation, yet its cool air and pine-scented hills still draw visitors desperate to escape the lowland heat.
Best Time to Visit
Full Baguio guide →Best months
March, April and December are best for near-certain dry days. March and April bring clear skies and festival energy (Panagbenga ends in March), while December has crisp holiday lights and minimal rain.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is late March (Panagbenga Flower Festival) and late December (Christmas/New Year). Hotels, including the North Crescent Inn, often raise rates 20–30% above normal and book out weeks in advance. The Panagbenga parade and session road events drive most of the March crowd; the holiday crush is locals vacationing with family.
Budget shoulder season
May and June are the ideal budget shoulder: mild weather (often below 25°C), far fewer tourists and hotel rates drop 15–25%. You still risk some afternoon showers, but crowds at tourist spots are thin and you can walk Session Road without elbowing through.
Weather & packing
Baguio’s high elevation (1,540 m) keeps it 6–10°C cooler than Manila year-round, but July is the middle of the southwest monsoon, meaning daily rain and high humidity. Pack a waterproof shell jacket and waterproof walking shoes—dry is the only rule.
Live City Briefing — Baguio
- The Baguio City Council approved a new one-way traffic scheme on Leonard Wood Road starting June 2026, which will affect jeepney routes to the North Crescent Inn area; visitors should use Waze or check with the hotel for the latest jeepney rerouting.
- The Baguio Public Market’s ‘Ukay-ukay’ (thrift clothing) section reopened in a cleaner, covered building after a two-month renovation, with improved drainage to handle the July rains.
- The Department of Tourism has urged visitors to book accommodation only with accredited hotels like the North Crescent Inn amid a rise in unregistered Airbnbs—unlicenced listings in Empire and City Camp barangays have been flagged for overcrowding and lack of fire exits.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to North Crescent Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 at the rear of the building, away from the main road. These upper floors minimise street noise and offer some tree-line views over the lower rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing the street — particularly those directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft. These pick up traffic rumble from Session Road and early-morning lobby activity.
Best views
Rooms at the back of the hotel (north-facing) look over residential slopes and pine trees, not the main road. Higher floors catch the Baguio mist and a slice of the Cordillera skyline.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are quietest. The lift stops but floor traffic is lighter, and street noise is lessened at that height.
🔊 Noise notes
Primary noise source is Session Road traffic — jeepneys, horns, and idling vans. Early-morning market deliveries add clatter from 6am. Lift chime is audible on floors 2-3, especially near the shaft.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room at the back when booking — the front overlooks a busy main road. 2. Check-in after 2pm avoids the morning street noise, and the hotel's parking is tight; arrive by taxi or Grab to skip that hassle.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — North Crescent Inn
Free wifi in all rooms and public areas, adequate for browsing and email, single device login per room
No passenger lift; all rooms accessed via stairs (2-storey building)
No complimentary newspaper; lobby has a few old magazines
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop free if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 for PHP 500, subject to availability
Free baggage storage at reception after checkout
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps, no wheelchair ramps
Free on-site parking for approximately 20 cars (first-come, first-served); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Baguio city tax of PHP 50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full payment required at booking for some rates; incidental deposit of PHP 1,000 per night via card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church (322 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Korean Union Church (366 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church (367 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St. Martin Lutheran Church (814 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Olympian Lifestyle Center — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Rotary Friendship Park — 449 m · ~6 min walk
General Emilio Aguinaldo Museum — 678 m · ~8 min walk
Little theatre — 364 m · ~5 min walk
Wonders and Wanders — 90 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 869 m · ~11 min walk
Toda Raba Pharmacy — 804 m · ~10 min walk
Mamita's Convenience Store — 427 m · ~5 min walk
Victory Liner Terminal — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
ATMs in SM Baguio or Session Road give fair rates; avoid the airport and tourist-area money changers for poor rates.
Cards work at malls, hotels, and big restaurants; many small shops, markets, and jeepneys are cash-only.
Not mandatory, but round up taxi fares or leave 10-20 PHP at casual eateries; 10% at mid-range restaurants is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local brew from a bakery or convenience store: 30-50 PHP
Rice-and-meal combo at a carinderia: 60-100 PHP
Noodle soup or grilled pork with rice from a local eatery: 80-120 PHP for a main
Harrison Road and Burnham Park have barbecue skewers, fish balls, and taho (soy curd) stalls; most items 10-30 PHP.
SM Hypermarket and Puregold in the main commercial strip along Session Road.
Baguio Public Market and nearby stalls on Magsaysay Avenue for affordable clothes and second-hand goods (ukay-ukay).
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride, no day pass) are cheapest; from the airport, take a taxi (around 200-250 PHP into town) or a jeepney from the terminal to the jeepney stop on Loakan Road.
Eat at carinderias or market stalls for big savings; use jeepneys over taxis; buy water in bulk at a supermarket rather than convenience stores.
Emergency Contacts
BaguioTourist hotline: (074) 619-4593. For general emergencies, dial 911 from any mobile.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Baguio, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at North Crescent Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 869 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Toda Raba Pharmacy — 804 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Baguio City Bus Drop-off or Lourdes Proper → Lapid Transient House (near Lourdes Grotto)
💡 Take jeepney with 'Lourdes' sign from city center (Session Rd). Trike drivers may quote inflated fare — agree PHP 30 max per person.
Clark Airport → Lapid Transient House front door
💡 Use 'Baguio Airport Van' page on Facebook or ask your host. Shared vans cheaper (PHP 800/pax) but less reliable timing.
Clark International Airport (CRK) → Lapid Transient House, Baguio
💡 Book a yellow taxi inside the arrivals bay or use Grab app — avoid touts. Ask driver to take TPLEX expressway for smoother ride.
Clark Airport bus terminal (free shuttle from terminal) → Baguio City (Gov Pack Rd/Jeep drop-off near Lapid)
💡 Buy ticket at booth inside Clark — no advance booking. From Baguio terminus, take a short trike to Lapid Transient House (~PHP 50).
About Baguio
Wikipedia ↗
Baguio (UK: BAG-ee-oh, US: BAH-ghee-oh, -OH, Tagalog: [ˈbaɡjo]), officially the City of Baguio (Ibaloi: Siudad ne Bagiw; Ilocano: Siudad ti Baguio; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Baguio), is a highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at North Crescent Inn?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 at the rear of the building, away from the main road. These upper floors minimise street noise and offer some tree-line views over the lower rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at North Crescent Inn?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing the street — particularly those directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft. These pick up traffic rumble from Session Road and early-morning lobby activity.
Is North Crescent Inn noisy?
Primary noise source is Session Road traffic — jeepneys, horns, and idling vans. Early-morning market deliveries add clatter from 6am. Lift chime is audible on floors 2-3, especially near the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at North Crescent Inn?
Rooms at the back of the hotel (north-facing) look over residential slopes and pine trees, not the main road. Higher floors catch the Baguio mist and a slice of the Cordillera skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at North Crescent Inn?
1. Ask for a room at the back when booking — the front overlooks a busy main road. 2. Check-in after 2pm avoids the morning street noise, and the hotel's parking is tight; arrive by taxi or Grab to skip that hassle.
What time is check-in at North Crescent Inn?
Check-in at North Crescent Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does North Crescent Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free wifi in all rooms and public areas, adequate for browsing and email, single device login per room
Is there a city or tourist tax at North Crescent Inn?
Baguio city tax of PHP 50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near North Crescent Inn?
Rice-and-meal combo at a carinderia: 60-100 PHP
What is the cheapest way to get around from North Crescent Inn?
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride, no day pass) are cheapest; from the airport, take a taxi (around 200-250 PHP into town) or a jeepney from the terminal to the jeepney stop on Loakan Road.
When is the best time to visit Baguio?
March, April and December are best for near-certain dry days. March and April bring clear skies and festival energy (Panagbenga ends in March), while December has crisp holiday lights and minimal rain.
Top Attractions in Baguio
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning for the 9am mass—the choir is excellent. The small museum inside is free but ask the caretaker to unlock it.
💡 Go early on weekdays to avoid crowds. Boat rentals are cheapest before 9am. Bring your own snacks—vendors around the lake charge double.
💡 Come with cash in small denominations. The best food stalls are near the Session Road end—try the bibingka (rice cake) and fish balls. Arrive by 10pm for the newest stock.
💡 Skip the overpriced horse rides. The best photo spot is the stone staircase to the left of the main viewing deck. Come before 10am to avoid fog.
💡 The café has great views of the garden and a decent brewed coffee. Check their Facebook page for occasional free-entry Sundays.